Reinforcement for Emirates SkyCargo in South Africa 
Emirates SkyCargo has selected Kuben Pillay as its cargo manager for the Durban (South Africa) operations. Amongst others, he gained experience in the air cargo business at King Shaka international airport (KSIA) in Durban and at OR Tambo international airport in Johannesburg.... more
DB Schenker Logistics optimises capacities in Belgium
DB Schenker Logistics recently began services at a new logistics centre with more than 5,000 sqm of operating space, 70 loading and unloading gates, plus 2,900 sqm of offices in Zwevegem (Belgium). The EUR 13 million new building offers the best possible infrastructure for... more
Scania growing in Morocco
In the past two years, vehicle manufacturer Scania Maroc sold about 500 trucks annually, up from about 180 per year in the previous decade. The truck manufacturer has now a market share of 22.5% in Morocco. The country's truck operators are typically small entities, but a few... more
HHLA maintains course
The German service provider Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) increased its container throughput by 6.8 % to 3.8 million teu in H1/2013. The volume handled by HHLA’s transport companies in the newly aligned intermodal segment rose by 21.8% to 581,000 teu. The operating... more
Further appointments for UTi Americas
UTi Worldwide has appointed Mike Valentine as new regional sales vice-president for the Americas. He reports to Ed Feitzinger, executive vice-president, global operations. Valentine will lead the integrated sales force across freight forwarding, contract logistics and... more
SBS Worldwide celebrates 30th anniversary
The logistics specialist SBS Worldwide is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary. It is one of the largest freight forwarders still operating as a privately-owned and managed company in the UK. The company founder and chairman launched the business in 1983 as S Black... more
Victoria state unveils long-term freight plan
The government of the state of Victoria (Australia) has launched a long-term strategic freight and logistics plan up to 2050. The scheme is to improve freight efficiency, grow productivity and better connect Victorian businesses with their national and international markets.... more
Isle of Man and South Korea grow closer
The Isle of Man Ship Registry has just completed a pilot project with the Korean Register (KR) as a first step towards full recognition of the Korean classification society. The move could mean more Korean owned and classed vessels using the Isle of Man flag in future. ... more
The Japanese are on course 
At the end of June the three large Japanese shipping lines K Line, MOL and NYK completed the first quarter of their 2013 financial year. All three corporations are back in the black for the period, despite the rather tense mood in the markets. more
Less boxes in the western ports
Rotterdam and Antwerp, the two largest European ports, were able to maintain their results for the first half of 2013 at a similar level to 2012’s figures, despite a tense market situation. Whilst Antwerp’s liquid bulk throughput grew substantially, Rotterdam registered strong... more